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The Committee is seeking evidence on short term actions to stabilise the SEND system which is currently experiencing increased demand, protracted waiting times and increased pressure on schools and local authorities. The Committee will also be looking at how, beyond stability, long term sustainability of the SEND system can be achieved to support and improve […]

List of events and activities for January. To have an event or information added for February 2025, please email info@westyorkshirecann.org WYCANN January Communication (PDF)

Bradford Council is asking for feedback on proposed changes to how it provides transport assistance for post-16 learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).A public consultation into the proposed changes has opened and runs until 12 January 2025.

The Parents’ Forum for Bradford and Airedale (PFBA) are asking for your help to fill our their survey. The Forum works closely with Health, Education and Social Care services in improving SEND services and your feedback helps identify areas that are important to you and those that need more work.  Complete the Annual SEND parent and […]

List of events and activities for December. To have an event or information added for December, please email info@westyorkshirecann.org WYCANN December Communication (PDF)

2024 Carers Leeds Survey: Please tell us about your experience as a carer Have your say! Building on our successful 2023 Annual Survey, Carers Leeds would like to hear from you if you are 16, live in Leeds and are, or have recently been, an unpaid carer. We know you are busy but we would […]

A new research project in Leeds is inviting people from all around the area to reimagine how we get around. They’ll be working with communities across Leeds to help make the city healthier, more vibrant, more inclusive and more resilient. You can help shape the future of Leeds by sharing your thoughts on your neighbourhood, […]

We had a productive and engaging meeting at Leeds Mencap today with a great turnout. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Presentations were given by Maria Thelwell from Mind the Gap and Ann Crossland from Young Lives Leeds. Their insights were valuable and informative, sparking lively discussions and providing fresh perspectives on our […]

Here are some brief notes from the Leeds Parent Carer Forum meeting about the proposed post-16 school transport cuts. Together hopefully we can overturn this decision! Leeds City Council has approved plans that will effectively remove home to school transport for all learners aged 16 – 19 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities across the […]

List of events and activities for November. To have an event or information added for November, please email info@westyorkshirecann.org WYCANN November Communication (PDF)